The Lonely Grave
This novel explores the decline of a Southern aristocratic family through the eyes of its protagonist, who returns to his ancestral home after serving in World War I. The story delves into themes of disillusionment, decay, and the loss of traditional values.
By John Gould Fletcher · First published 1943 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Elegy · 62 words
First lines
Pilgrims will ascend the road in early summer, Passing my tombstone Mossy, long forgotten.
Girls will laugh and scatter cherry petals, Sometimes they will rest in the twisted pine-trees' shade.
If one presses her warm lips to this tablet The dust of my body will feel a thrill, deep down in the silent earth.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Gould Fletcher
- Date: 1943 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Elegy, Nature Writing, Romanticism
- Length: 62 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work employs structured verse and explores themes of mortality and nature.
- Lyric — The expression of personal emotions and reflections on life and death is central to the text.
- Elegy — The poem reflects on loss and remembrance, characteristic of elegiac poetry.
- Nature Writing — The imagery of the natural world and its connection to human experience is prominent.
Tags
Southern Gothic · Literary Fiction · American Literature · Regionalism · Symbolism · Mystery · Thriller · Psychological Insight · Coming of Age · Small Town Life · Isolation · Loneliness